1 July 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 10,577,756 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 513,186 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 189 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 7,836 | 104 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1178 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 2,727,853 | 130,122 | 764 |
| Brazil | 1408,485 | 59,656 | 1271 |
| Russia | 647,849 | 9,320 | 154 |
| India | 585,792 | 17,410 | 506 |
| UK | 312,654 | 43,730 | 155 |
| Italy | 240,578 | 34,767 | 23 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 5815 down 1.5%
China has introduced a strict new regime of Laws into Hong Kong to reduce the current social unrest and anti-China sentiment.
Many areas of a number of countries around the world are introducing the compulsory wearing of face masks.
The top infectious diseases expert in the USA is warning that the USA may soon be facing 100,000 new cases of Covid-19 a day.
The 5 most i8nfected countries in the world (USA, Brazil, Russia, India and the UK) now account for about a half of all infections
Victoria has now shutdown 10 postcode areas with strict rules to try to limit/stop the spread of Covid-19, as it records another 73 cases.
2 July 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 10,679,643 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 517,974 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 189 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 7,920 | 104 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1180 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 2,776,448 | 130,767 | 645 |
| Brazil | 1,453,369 | 60,713 | 1057 |
| Russia | 654,405 | 9,536 | 216 |
| India | 605,216 | 17,848 | 438 |
| UK | 283,483 | 43,906 | 176 |
| Italy | 240,760 | 34,788 | 21 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6057 up 0.4%
The USA has bought the worlds supply of remdesivir, a drug used to treat severe cases of Covid-19, for its own exclusive use!
Health experts have warned that that type of selfish behaviour sets a dangerous precedent.
It is of particular worry if the USA is the first to develop a vaccine for the Corona Virus.
There is talk in the media that the Three Gorges Dam in China is experiencing weakness and there is a real possibility it may burst. This is the biggest dam ever built, so big the water pressure on the dam wall shifted the earth’s axis by 25mm.
The outbreak of Covoid-19 in Victoria is in part being put down to lax security by the private agency brought in to oversee quarantining of new arrivals.
Mexico City is reopening even though it still has a high number of daily new cases.
A vaccine is being trialled in Adelaide, Covax-19, is being trialled on 40 people to start with.
The Northern Territory has recorded its first case of Covid-19 in 3 months, the person came to the NT after staying in one of Melbourne’s hotspot suburbs
Trump is now saying that the Corona Virus will “just sort of disappear”.
Brazil is easing restrictions even though the rate of new Covid-19 cases is at very high levels
, Brazil is 2nd only to the USA in infections .
3 July 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 11,182,576 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 528,372 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,001 | 104 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1180 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 2,890,588 | 132,064 | 616 |
| Brazil | 1,543,341 | 63,254 | 1264 |
| Russia | 667,883 | 9,859 | 176 |
| India | 649,889 | 18,669 | 444 |
| UK | 284,276 | 44,131 | 136 |
| Italy | 241,184 | 34,833 | 15 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
Brazil passes 1.5 million cases of Covid-19.
4 July 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 11,372,202 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 532,864 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,362 | 104 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1183 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 2,935,770 | 132,318 | 254 |
| Brazil | 1,578,376 | 64,365 | 1111 |
| Russia | 674,515 | 10,027 | 168 |
| India | 673,904 | 19,279 | 610 |
| UK | 284,900 | 44,198 | 67 |
| Italy | 241,419 | 34,854 | 21 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
The world has just passes 11 million cases of Covir-19, it took 6 days for the last million cases to occur. The same time as the previous milestones of 9 million and 10 million cases.
Americans are celebrating July 4th weekend,
Trump held a rally at Mount Rushmore, amid no social distancing or facemask use.
He is promising “to protect American History” from the leftwing socialists who he says are trying to rewrite American history.
A huge fireworks display has been organised in Washington DC for the 4th July Celebrations
Victoria’s outbreak of Covid-19 cases is steamrolling ahead.
There are reports of more cases of Covid-19 in a NSW nursing home, Newmarch House, that suffered badly just a few weeks ago.
5 July 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 11,386,867 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 533,619 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,362 | 104 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1183 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 2,935,770 | 132,318 | 254 |
| Brazil | 1,578,376 | 64,365 | 1111 |
| Russia | 674,515 | 10,027 | 168 |
| India | 673,904 | 19,279 | 610 |
| UK | 284,900 | 44,198 | 67 |
| Italy | 241,419 | 34,854 | 21 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
Victoria has hard shutdown multiple housing commission towers to try to contain a Covid-19 outbreak. Over 3000 residents live in the towers.
There are numerous calls from social justice organisations criticizing the lockdown.
The Australian Chief Medical Officer has supported the action, describing the Towers as equivalent to enormous virtual cruise ships.
Victoria has recorded 74 new cases and NSW 14 new cases.
Both Sydney and Melbourne International Air Terminals are severely limiting the number of passengers allowed to land at the airports in a bid to contain the outbreaks
The suspected outbreak in NSW’s Newmarch House has shown negative.
6 July 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 11,546,516 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 536,392 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,449 | 104 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1183 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 2,981,004 | 132552 | 234 |
| Brazil | 1,604,585 | 64,900 | 535 |
| Russia | 681,251 | 10,161 | 134 |
| India | 697,836 | 19,700 | 421 |
| UK | 285,416 | 44,220 | 22 |
| Italy | 241,611 | 34,861 | 7 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6014 down 0.7%
NSW looks to be set to lockdown its border with Victoria amid concerns about the Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne.
Queensland nightclubs are facing fines for allowing dancing, which was still banned by the Government.
The AMA is calling for a nationwide pause to the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions.
7 July 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 11,717,549 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 539,856 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,586 | 106 | 2 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1184 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,029,704 | 132852 | 283 |
| Brazil | 1,623,284 | 65,487 | 587 |
| Russia | 687,862 | 10,296 | 135 |
| India | 720,346 | 20,174 | 474 |
| UK | 285,768 | 44,236 | 16 |
| Italy | 241,819 | 34,869 | 8 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6014 down 0.7%
The USA has passed 3 million Covid-19 cases, just under 1% of its population. The death rate due to the virus is 4.4% of those that have contracted Covid-19.
President Donald Trump and his White House Chief of Staff are claiming that 99% of Covid cases are harmless.
“While the WHO has said the global fatality rate is likely less than 1%, (USA Rate = 4.4%) the WHO also said about 20% of all people who are diagnosed with coronavirus are sick enough to need oxygen or hospital care.”
Australia has recorded its first deaths in weeks, with 2 men dying from the disease. The first since 24 June 2020
The Melbourne outbreak has now escalated, with over 100 new cases a day over the last few days, 127 today.
NSW Health Minister is warning that Covid-19 restrictions maybe reimposed if there is an outbreak.
The Mona Lisa painting has gone back on display with the reopening of The Louvre.
A group of more than 200 Scientists is pushing the WHO to declare that the Virus can spread in the air
8 July 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 11,920,874 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 545,279 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,8,755 | 106 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1186 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,086,872 | 133,817 | 838 |
| Brazil | 1,668,589 | 66,741 | 1185 |
| Russia | 694,230 | 10,494 | 198 |
| India | 743,481 | 20,653 | 479 |
| UK | 286,349 | 44,391 | 155 |
| Italy | 241,956 | 34,899 | 30 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6012 down 1.7%
Victoria had another 191 new cases of Covid-19 yesterday. The state is progressively going into lockdown.
Both NSW and SA have decided to enforce hard borders with Victoria, with only essential travellers permitted to cross.
Australians have been warned not to travel to China or Hong Kong (if you could) due to apparent random detections by authorities.
The Australian Treasurer is warning that the lockdowns could cost the Australian economy over $1 billion a week
A Director of the FBI in the USA has accused China of taking all means possible to become the worlds only superpower.
The USA has stated it will leave the WHO next July, a Trump pronouncement.
9 July 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 12,151,535 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 551,125 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 8,886 | 106 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1187 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,156,254 | 134,823 | 851 |
| Brazil | 1,716,196 | 68,055 | 1187 |
| Russia | 700,792 | 10,667 | 173 |
| India | 769,052 | 21,144 | 491 |
| UK | 286,979 | 44,517 | 126 |
| Italy | 242,149 | 34,914 | 15 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 5920 down 1.5%
The world has now recorded over 12 million cases of Covid-19, again this has occurred in 6 days
Brazil the 2nd worst country after the USA for Covid-19 has past 1.7 million cases.
Victoria recorded another 134 cases overnight adding to their total of 2,942 cases.
Victoria has now carried out more than 1 million tests for Covid-19 since January
Queensland has banned the entry of non-essential Victorians into the state.
Yesterday, a Jetstar flight to Sydney from Melbourne was allowed to land and all passengers left the terminal without any screening, Another “Ruby Princess” type event?
The Victorian borders to NSW and SA shut at midnight last night and there was a huge rush of people going over the borders prior to the shutdown.
Cases in the USA are surging, with health experts there suspecting that the real rate is up to 10% higher than is reported and that tit is probable that up to 10% of the population of the USA is infected.
10 July 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 12,362.218 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 556,329 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 190 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 9,059 | 106 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1190 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,213,247 | 135,674 | 812 |
| Brazil | 1755,779 | 69,184 | 1129 |
| Russia | 707,301 | 10,843 | 181 |
| India | 794,855 | 21,623 | 479 |
| UK | 287,621 | 44,602 | 85 |
| Italy | 242,363 | 34,926 | 12 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 5955 up 0.6%
Victoria has another 134 cases , almost all are community transmission.
Florida’s Disney World is reopening despite Florida’s rising Covid-19 tally
Queensland’s borders open at midday today under new strict rules
Trump is still saying the USA has the best record in the world for Covid-19, yes best worst!!!
11 July 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 12,614,266 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 561,984 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 191 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 9,359 | 106 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1192 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,291,316 | 136,649 | 827 |
| Brazil | 1,804,338 | 70,524 | 1270 |
| Russia | 713,936 | 11017 | 174 |
| India | 822,6035 | 22,144 | 521 |
| UK | 288,133 | 44,650 | 48 |
| Italy | 242,639 | 34,938 | 12 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
The USA has another record day with 71,317 new infections
Brazil passes 1,800,000 infections
India passes 800,000 infections
Italy is descending the infection charts and has dropped out of the top 10 worst nations, sitting at 13 now.
Victoria records another 288 new cases, and that all but one of its housing towers has been released from hard lockdown as a result of 100% testing of residents.
The state of Australia’s internal border restrictions is a little confusing
Queensland has recorded 2 new cases of Covid-19
12 July 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 12823,561 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 566,927 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 9,553 | 107 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1193 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,352,563 | 137,380 | 709 |
| Brazil | 1839,850 | 71,469 | 945 |
| Russia | 720,547 | 11,205 | 188 |
| India | 850,358 | 22,687 | 543 |
| UK | 288,953 | 44,798 | 148 |
| Italy | 242,827 | 34,945 | 7 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
Another man has died in Victoria
Victoria has reported another 216 new cases
Over the last 2 consecutive days another two countries in the World have recorded their first Covid-19 deaths
Trump wore a face mask in public for the first time over night as he visited a hospital
NSW has started to charge people returning from overseas $3000 for yjr cost of their 14 days hotel quarantine.
Australia has approved Remdesivir for use in critical Covid-19 cases, this is the drug that the USA recently bought the world’s supply.
India’s daily infection rate has passed 27,000
In Texas, there are more than 10,000 in hospital with Covid-19
A back packer hostel in Adelaide has been fined for Covid-19 breaches and 4 guests from Victoria who were self-isolating there for 14 days have been moved to hotel quarantine.
13 July 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 13,022,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 571,000 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 9,797 | 108 | 1 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1194 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,411,331 | 137.773 | 371 |
| Brazil | 1,864,681 | 72,100 | 608 |
| Russia | 727,162 | 11,335 | 130 |
| India | 879,466 | 23,187 | 500 |
| UK | 289,603 | 44,954 | 21 |
| Italy | 243,061 | 34,926 | 9 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 5955 up 0.6%
The world has now recorded over 13million cases of Covid-19, the last million in just 5 days! The rate of spread of the infection is increasing.
Victoria’s crisis is continuing to grow, with another 239 cases reported overnight.
Queensland police have slammed Victorian travellers as selfish, as more of them try to cross into Queensland despite the ban.
Victorians are still visiting country NSW towns even after the hard border closure between the states.
Compulsory wearing of facemasks is being debated in Victoria.
14 July 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 13,219,854 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 574,803 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths,
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 9,980 | 108 | 1 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1194 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,474,848 | 138,188 | 406 |
| Brazil | 1,884,967 | 72,833 | 682 |
| Russia | 733,699 | 11,439 | 104 |
| India | 907,645 | 23,727 | 540 |
| UK | 290,133 | 44,819 | 11 |
| Italy | 243,230 | 34,967 | 13 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 5977 up 1.0%
Victoria has recorded another 177 cases of Covid-19, and there are fears that it has spread into Nursing Homes
NSW is tightening restriction on pubs and is talking of imposing tighter restrictions generally on the state.
The government CovidSafe App has been labelled a million dollar failure after it has been found not helpful in contact tracing.
Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the USA
15 July 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 13,445,083 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 580,226 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 10,251 | 108 | 0 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1195 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,543,766 | 139,118 | 871 |
| Brazil | 1,931,204 | 74,262 | 1,341 |
| Russia | 739,947 | 11,614 | 104 |
| India | 937,487 | 24,315 | 588 |
| UK | 291,373 | 44,968 | 138 |
| Italy | 243,344 | 34,984 | 17 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 5941 down 0.6%
PM Scott Morrison is saying that another total shutdown will not happen as it would make the economic impact far worse than the virus as Australia’s total Covid-19 cases passes 10,000.
A Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the biotechnology company Moderna is showing great promise and is moving to Phase 3 trials within a month. Phase 3 is the step before it is presented to regulators for consideration.
16 July 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 13,652,755 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 585,421 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 10,495 | 111 | 3 |
| South Australia | 443 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1195 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,605,432 | 139,923 | 780 |
| Brazil | 1,966,748 | 75,366 | 1,210 |
| Russia | 746,369 | 11,770 | 156 |
| India | 970,169 | 24,929 | 614 |
| UK | 291,911 | 45,053 | 85 |
| Italy | 243,506 | 34,997 | 13 |
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# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6052 up 1.9%
Today the world saw almost 250,000 new cases of Covid-19, a new daily record.
Three more deaths in Victoria as they record another 224 new cases.
Some NSW Doctors people with the virus may be infectious in as little as 24hrs from acquiring the virus
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has said that he will not go to Level 4 Restrictions, even as Victoria records its highest levels of infection.
All states are enforcing stricter controls and penalties on people from Victoria.
PM Scott Morrison has announced a $2 billion program “JobTrainer” as Australia’s unemployment rates soar.
Nearly 1 million Aiustralians are out of work, around 7.4% of the national workforce.
South Australia has the nations highest unemployment rate at 8.8%, despite over 11,400 jobs being created in the period.
British researchers have high hopes for a vaccine they are working on, early results suggest it produces both antibodies and T-cells (T-cells stimulate the body to produce antibodies). While antibodies drop off after a few months , the action of T-cells may remain in the body for years.
ASIO is warning that the far right is taking advantage of the Coronvirus to push their views.
Scientists are saying how Austrlai dodged a bullet in its first 100 days of its Coronavirus experience. This article sums it up really well. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-04/charting-100-days-of-the-coronavirus-crisis-in-australia/12197884?nw=0
I expect the world to pass 14 million cases of Covid-19 on 18 July 2020
17 July 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 13,902,705 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 591,252 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 10,810 | 113 | 2 |
| South Australia | 444 | 4 | 0 |
| NZ | 1198 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,680,076 | 140,948 | 804 |
| Brazil | 2,012,151 | 76,688 | 1165 |
| Russia | 752,797 | 11,937 | 167 |
| India | 1,005.637 | 25,609 | 680 |
| UK | 292,552 | 45,119 | 66 |
| Italy | 243,736 | 35,017 | 20 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6010 down 0.7%
Brazil passes 2 million cases of Covid-19
USA records over 63 thousand new cases in one day
India passes 1 million cases of Covid-19
Australia records another 2 deaths as the Victorian out break continues to take its toll.
South Australia records its first case for 2 weeks
Victoria records 302 new cases with 2 deaths, bringing its total active case number to 2128.
New Zealand has recorded 3 new cases, the biggest jump in cases for some time.
Doctors are warning that the Victorian Government is underestimating the extent of the Covid-19 problem.
22,077 people went to Optus Stadium in Perth last night to watch and AFL game between Gelong and Collingwood, the biggest crowd in Australia for any event since the Coronavirus pandemic started in Australia.
Russia has been accused of hacking the UK, USA and Canada in search of Covid-19 Vaccine research and vaccine trial results.
18 July 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 14,167,797 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 598,263 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 11,235 | 116 | 2 |
| South Australia | 444 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 5165 | 32 | 3 |
| NZ | 1199 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,762,548 | 141,915 | 797 |
| Brazil | 2,046,328 | 77,851 | 1,029 |
| Russia | 759,203 | 12,123 | 186 |
| India | 1,040,457 | 26,285 | 676 |
| UK | 293,239 | 45,233 | 114 |
| Italy | 243,967 | 35,028 | 11 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6033 up0.2%
The world has soared passed 14 million cases, achieving this unsavoury total in just 5 day ( 4 and a bit really}
Italy, once the centre of the Covid-19 outbreak has dropped to number 14 in the world.
Sometime today (will be in tomorrows figures) the world will mourn the 600,000th death from Covid-19
Russia has passed 12,000 Covid-19 deaths.
There are reports coming out of Brazil that the Coronavirus has reached remote villages in the Amazon basin
Australian doctors are getting increasing concerned about Victoria’s outbreak.
SA may go back into lockdown if required
Brazil’s very high Covid-19 numbers are proving to be a great aid to the testing of many possible vaccines.
Many many small businesses are going to the wall as their inability to pay staff and rent reaches crisis point.
Many countries and regions are going to compulsory wearing of facemasks to try and reduce infection rates.
The USA is in a mess.
Trump has taken control of the Covid-19 data, having it sent to the White House and not the CDC. It will be interesting to see if Trump tries to put out false numbers.
In a worrying sign, hundreds of USA children are coming down with inflammatory conditions.
19 July 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 14,414,055 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 604,150 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 11,441 | 118 | 2 |
| South Australia | 444 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 5,353 | 35 | 3 |
| NZ | 1,200 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,832,998 | 142,869 | 805 |
| Brazil | 2,075,124 | 78,735 | 803 |
| Russia | 765,437 | 12,247 | 124 |
| India | 1,077,864 | 26,828 | 543 |
| UK | 294,099 | 45273 | 40 |
| Italy | 244,216 | 35,042 | 14 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries west
Dozens face fines after a party of around 60 people was detected in a house in Sydney’s
85 infants have tested positive to Covid-19 in 1 county in Texas USA
The Australian Parliament has been suspended for 20 days amid the outbreak in Victoria in an effort to protect the others that work at the Parliament
A Rapid blood testing method for Covid-19 has been developed by an Australian University
The infection rates in NSW are increasing.
The public housing lockdown in Melbourne finished at midnight last night.
Face coverings will become compulsory in Victoria from Wednesday
20 July 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 14,624,622 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 608,451 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 11,802 | 122 | 2 |
| South Australia | 444 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 5,696 | 38 | 3 |
| NZ | 1,203 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,891,221 | 143,252 | 375 |
| Brazil | 2,098,389 | 79,488 | 671 |
| Russia | 771,546 | 12,342 | 95 |
| India | 1,118,107 | 27,503 | 675 |
| UK | 294,792 | 45,300 | 27 |
| Italy | 244,434 | 35,045 | 3 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6001 udown0.5%
Globally, there have now been more than 600,000 deaths due to Covid-19.
South Africa is experiencing a surge in cases, having almost 13,500 new cases in a day
Trump has labelled the White House’s Infectious Diseases expert an “Alarmist”
More “mysterious” cases are cropping up in NSW, where the “Contact Tracers” can not determine a source.
WA has extended its hard border closure with NSW by a month.
21 July 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 14,806,637 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 611,829 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 12,069 | 123 | 1 |
| South Australia | 444 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 5,942 | 39 | 1 |
| NZ | 1,204 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 3,951,132 | 143,676 | 387 |
| Brazil | 2,118,646 | 80,120 | 587 |
| Russia | 777,486 | 12,427 | 85 |
| India | 1,154,917 | 28,099 | 675 |
| UK | 295,372 | 45,312 | 12 |
| Italy | 244,624 | 35,058 | 13 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6156 up2.6%
There are now only 25 States or Territories worldwide that have yet to report a case of Covid-19 (But that includes the repressive regimes of North Korea and Turkmenistan)
The federal government has released its amendments to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker schemes, reducing the amounts paid.
There is panic buying of facemasks n Victoria as the deadline for their use approaches
22 July 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 15,070,962 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 618,265 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 12,428 | 126 | 3 |
| South Australia | 444 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 6,289 | 42 | 3 |
| NZ | 1,205 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,023,947 | 144,888 | 1,054 |
| Brazil | 2,159,654 | 81,487 | 1,236 |
| Russia | 783,328 | 12,580 | 153 |
| India | 1,194,085 | 28,771 | 672 |
| UK | 295,827 | 45,422 | 110 |
| Italy | 244,752 | 35,073 | 15 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6075 down 1.3%
The world has passes 15 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in just 5 days.
The USA has passed 4 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in just 15 days.
Victoria still appears to have Covid-19 running out of containment.
NSW is implementing tougher border restrictions with Victoria and is also contemplating compulsory use of face masks on public transport.
Trump has now said that the USA will work with anyone, even China, to help develop a vaccine for Covid-19
Trump has said that the pandemic will get worse before it gets better,
Trump has admitted fir the first time that masks are an effective measure against Covid-19 spread, but will not wear on himself or make them compulsory,
It has been found that immunity in those who have had the virus wanes quickly, so no natural lasting immunity response is occurring.
As the virus is spreading through Aged Care facilities in Victoria, there are now reports coming out that it has entered the states prison system.
23 July 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 15,359,612 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 625,347 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 12,896 | 128 | 2 |
| South Australia | 446 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 6,739 | 44 | 2 |
| NZ | 1,205 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,096,602 | 146,094 | 1,054 |
| Brazil | 2,231,871 | 82,890 | 1,293 |
| Russia | 789,190 | 12,745 | 165 |
| India | 1,239,684 | 29,890 | 1,120 |
| UK | 296,377 | 45,501 | 79 |
| Italy | 245,032 | 35,082 | 9 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6094 up 0.3%
Trump has signed a deal with pharmaceutical company Pfizer to supply the USA with 100 million vaccine doses, once they become available.
California has surpassed New York and the worst hiot state in the USA with over 400,000 infections and over 7,800 deaths.
Daniel Andrews, the Victorian Premier, has announced that 90% of people who feel ill are taking too long to get tested and that of those tested over 50% don not self quarantine until they get their test results. He puts these to factors down for the cause of the Victorian outbreak.
It is now mandatory to wear a face mask in Melbourne , with a $200 fine applying for those who don’t comply
NSW has a surge of infections around Sydney extending from Sydney’s south west to Port Stephens in the north.
There are reports coming out of India that as many as 1 in 5 people in Delhi have the virus and many spot outbreaks are occurring around the country.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for the 3rd time since he was first infected and has said he will self quarantine for another 2 weeks. However, he is still making “close: public appearances while wearing a mask.
Israel is experiencing significant public unrest/revolt over its Covid-19 regime, with widespread protests and the government is starting to clamp down hard.
AS the second wave of infections begins to spread over the world, this article from the USA sums up the situation pretty well, especially the section dealing with what everyone SHOULD be doing to help control the spread of the Coronavirus. https://www.self.com/story/coronavirus-pandemic-isnt-over
Six simple things we can all do!!!!!!!
A report published by The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) came to the following conclusions:
- “Younger Australians were more likely to be infected by COVID-19, but older people were more likely to die from the virus.
- The median age of death for people who caught coronavirus was 80.
- Men were more likely to die from the virus than women.
- Australians aged 20 to 29 had the highest number of infections; people aged over 70 had the lowest.
- Women aged 20 to 29 and 60 to 69 were the most likely among females to be infected, while men aged 60 to 79 were the most likely among males.
- Cases acquired overseas made up the bulk of infections in the study period.
- Three-quarters of infections picked up in Australia were from close contacts, with one in 10 cases involving an unknown contact.”
24 July 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 15,651,911 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 636,470 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 12,896 | 133 | 5 |
| South Australia | 447 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 7.125 | 49 | 5 |
| NZ | 1,206 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,169,991 | 147,333 | 1,239 |
| Brazil | 2,289,951 | 84,207 | 1,317 |
| Russia | 795,038 | 12,892 | 147 |
| India | 1,288,951 | 30,645 | 755 |
| UK | 297,146 | 45,554 | 53 |
| Italy | 245,338 | 35,092 | 10 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6094 down 1.2%
India now has had over 30,000 deaths due to Covid-19
All states in Australia have recommitted to the suppression strategy that has been applied since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Victoria has recorded its worst death toll since the pandemic started, with 5 new deaths in a single day.
A 6 month old baby has been detected with Covid-19 in Victoria.
Over 100 Victorians have been fined on the first day of the new health regime.
BREAKING NEWS: The Bunnings Sausage Sizzle will recommence this weekend in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland!!
There were 2 breaches of self isolation detected in NSW yesterday
Over night 2 South Australians drove through a police border check point without stopping. They were apprehended using road spikes a little later.
The age groups contracting Covid-19 in Australia are getting younger, as more and more people under 40 contract the virus.
In the USA President Donald Trump has ordered the military into more cities to help quash civil unrest, protests and riots.
The election year Republican Convention due soon in Florida has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
25 July 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 15,926,063 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 641,739 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 193 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 13,595 | 140 | 7 |
| South Australia | 447 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 7.405 | 56 | 7 |
| NZ | 1,206 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,245,743 | 148,410 | 1,061 |
| Brazil | 2,348,200 | 85,385 | 1,178 |
| Russia | 800,849 | 13,046 | 154 |
| India | 1,337,022 | 31,406 | 761 |
| UK | 297,914 | 45677 | 123 |
| Italy | 245,590 | 35,097 | 5 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
Russia has passed 800,000 cases of Covid-19
Many countries praised for their fast response and action on containing Covid-19 are now facing a second wave and many outbreaks. This includes Australia, Japan, Israel, Hong Kong and others.
Wearing of face masks set to become mandatory throughout Europe.
Experts in the USA are predicting that a vaccine will not be widely available until at least the middle of next year
Face masks are now mandatory in England in specified locations. Shops, banks etc
Queensland is beginning to tighten its Covid-19 restrictions within the state.
26 July 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 16,189,617 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 647,597 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 193 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 13,950 | 145 | 5 |
| South Australia | 447 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 7.744 | 61 | 5 |
| NZ | 1,206 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,315,684 | 149,397 | 907 |
| Brazil | 2,396,434 | 86,496 | 1,111 |
| Russia | 806,720 | 13,192 | 146 |
| India | 1,385,494 | 32,096 | 690 |
| UK | 298,681 | 45,7387 | 61 |
| Italy | 245,864 | 35,102 | 5 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
The world has recorded over 16 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 4 days!
The UK is now number 10 on the list of most infected countries,
That list is now, in order of severity: USA, Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Spain and UK,
In Australia, Victoria is suffering a wide ranging outbreak through nursing homes. Queensland is looking to tighten its border restrictions, NSW is looking to tighten restrictions, South Australia is tightening its gathering restrictions.
It seems that Spanish speaking countries are suffering some of the worst numbers.
South Africa is said to be running out of control with Covid-19 widespread through the country. It now has over half of all of Africa’s cases.
In Victoria they are raising the public awareness campaign through a series of very confronting advertisements featuring actual cases.
A German Cruise Line has set sail for the first cruise since the industry shutdown after many ship became incubation factories!
27 July 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 16,393,374 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 651,503 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 14,403 | 155 | 10 |
| South Australia | 447 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 8,181 | 71 | 10 |
| NZ | 1,206 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,365,414 | 149,772 | 374 |
| Brazil | 2,419.091 | 87,004 | 508 |
| Russia | 812,485 | 13,269 | 77 |
| India | 1,436,019 | 32,269 | 714 |
| UK | 299,426 | 45,752 | 14 |
| Italy | 246,118 | 35,107 | 5 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6094 up 0.3%
North Korea has announced that they “may” have their first cases of Covid-19, as a previous defector crosses back into North Korea. They have locked down an entire city as a response.
In Australia there seems to be more and more people protesting about having to where a mask. Some are claiming it is against their human rights, they appear toi me to use the same sort of arguments that antivaxxers use.
In Victoria, it appears that Nursing Homes are being hit very badly.
28 July 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 16,609,934 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 655,493 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 192 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 14,935 | 161 | 6 |
| South Australia | 447 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 8,696 | 77 | 6 |
| NZ | 1,206 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,424,295 | 150,275 | 427 |
| Brazil | 2,442,375 | 87,618 | 566 |
| Russia | 818,120 | 13,354 | 85 |
| India | 1,482,503 | 33,448 | 636 |
| UK | 300,111 | 45,759 | 7 |
| Italy | 246,286 | 35,112 | 5 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6044 up 0.3%
The USA has now has over 150,000 deaths due to Covid-19
The UK has now had more than 300,000 cases of Covid-19
Australia is now ranked 72nd for number of Covid-19 cases.
More cases clusters are being found in NSW
A Black Lives Matters protest that has been banned by the courts is going to go ahead in Sydney, the organisers say that social distancing will be maintained at a rally in The Domain.
There are an increasing number of calls for an introduction of Stage 4 lockdowns in Victoria/Melbourne
President Donald Trumps top security adviser has been diagnosed with Covid-19
The worlds biggest Covid-19 vaccine trial is being run in the USA with 300,000 participants.
In the UK a pet cat has tested positive to Covid-19
Thousands of Australians living in Indonesia have been told that they must leave the country by 10 September. This is raising serious concerns in all states, especially WA.
The Aged Care sector in Victoria is in turmoil, no one seems to really know what is happening with conflicting stories coming out as to where individual residents are (in the facilities or in hospital) with one person being told their parent was safe and well sitting in a TV room while in fact they had died in hospital earlier in the day.
29 July 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 16,861,190 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 661,840 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 193 have reported deaths.
| Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| Australia | 15,304 | 167 | 6 |
| South Australia | 448 | 4 | 0 |
| Victoria | 9,049 | 83 | 6 |
| NZ | 1,207 | 22 | 0 |
| USA | 4,491,155 | 152,103 | 1028 |
| Brazil | 2,483,191 | 88,539 | 860 |
| Russia | 823,515 | 13,504 | 150 |
| India | 1,532,126 | 34,224 | 773 |
| UK | 300,692 | 45,878 | 119 |
| Italy | 246,488 | 35,123 | 11 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6020 down 0.4%
India has passed 1,500,000 cases of Covid-19
Australia has passed 15,000 cases of Covid-19
South Australia’s border to Victoria is now closed to all people except essential services and compassionate grounds. This ban includes SA residents trying to return home.
30 July 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 17,147,231 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 668,769 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 193 have reported deaths.
| World Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| 73 | Australia | 15,582 | 176 | 9 |
| (163) | South Australia | 448 | 4 | 0 |
| (83) | Victoria | 9,304 | 92 | 9 |
| 133 | NZ | 1,209 | 22 | 0 |
| 1 | USA | 4,554,687 | 153438 | 1500 |
| 2 | Brazil | 2,553,265 | 90,134 | 860 |
| 4 | Russia | 823,515 | 13,504 | 150 |
| 3 | India | 1,584,384 | 35,003 | 779 |
| 10 | UK | 301,455 | 45,961 | 83 |
| 15 | Italy | 246,776 | 35,129 | 6 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6006 down 0.2%
It has taken 4 days for the next million cases of Covid-19, the world now has over 17,000,000 cases
The USA has passed 4,500,000 cases
Brazil has passed 2,500,000 cases
India has passed 1,500,000 cases
Mexico has passed 400,000 cases
Queensland has declared all of Greater Sydney a Hotspot and is now refusing entry to anyone who has been in that area
$ schools in NSW have been locked down due to Covid-19 infections.
Reports are saying that NSW is about to explode with new Covid-19 cases.
Australia has slipped into deflation, -‘ve inflation for the first time in many many years. A bad sign for the economy.
Aged Care homes in Victoria are the source of most deaths and the sector is said to be a mess.
The Armed Forces have been called in to take over the operations in many aged care homes as staff there have had to go into quarantine.
Victoria is now the only state in Australia where active cases of Covid-19 are higher than recovered cases
31 July 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 17,452,367 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 675,532 deaths
220 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 194 have reported deaths.
| World Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths* |
| 71 | Australia | 16,303 | 189 | 13 |
| (163) | South Australia | 449 | 4 | 0 |
| (83) | Victoria | 9,998 | 105 | 13 |
| 134 | NZ | 1,210 | 22 | 0 |
| 1 | USA | 4,634,658 | 155,079 | 1239 |
| 2 | Brazil | 2,613,789 | 91,377 | 1,189 |
| 3 | India | 1,639,350 | 35,786 | 783 |
| 4 | Russia | 834,499 | 13,802 | 129 |
| 10 | UK | 302,301 | 45,999 | 38 |
| 15 | Italy | 247,158 | 35,132 | 3 |
# New deaths number comes from WHO Data table @ https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
ASX at 6051 up 0.7%
Australia has moved up 2 places to be 71st worst for Covid-19 cases.
Australia had its first 8,000 cases of Covid-19 on 3rd July 2020, it took just 27 days to double that infection count.
South Australia is tightening procedures in all aged care facilities to try and avoid what is happening in Victoria and NSW.
The number of people trying to sneak into SA is increasing and some are taking desperate measures. A 65 year old woman was found hiding in a Semi.
There is talk that Victoria may need to go into an NZ style lockdown to quash the outbreak.
Anti-mask protesters are trying to stage rallies against the law.
Woolworths in Vic, NSW, ACT and parts of Qld is encouraging shoppers to wear face masks / coverings.
Nation wide it appears that Night Clubs are having big issues enforcing social distancing.
The , now 3, women who travelled from Melbourne back to Queensland and tested positive to Covid-19 and didn’t self-quarantine are thought to be part of a crime syndicate,
In the USA President Trump tweeted that he would like the Presidential elections postponed, and then hours later deleted the tweet. Apparently he doesn’t have the power to do that.
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